Alexander Zverev has triumphed at the US Open, overcoming American Ben Shelton with a 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 victory. This win marks a significant moment for the German, six years after a heartbreaking defeat in the 2020 final.
The 29-year-old, who also secured the French Open title in June, displayed a composed performance. Such was his focus that he initially did not realise he had won the match, returning to the baseline ready for the next point before being informed by his team.
Zverev's success in 2026 follows a strong year on the Tour, which has also seen him reach the semi-finals at the Australian Open and the final at Wimbledon. He now trails world number one Jannik Sinner by 1,810 points, with two Masters 1000 events and the season-ending ATP Tour finals still to come.
The victory holds personal significance for Zverev, who thanked his mother for her support following his type 1 diabetes diagnosis as a child. He also paid tribute to his father and coach, Alexander senior, who was present at Flushing Meadows for this final.